Hi Everyone-

It has been on my mind lately to start a new post as a positive, motivational, and inspiring thread. I have noticed several threads lately where those considering surgery are asking if it is 'possible' to lose 100 pounds with the band. My answer to that is...Yes, it definitely is. Many say it is not realistic. But I have watched the amazing progress of LBT members on the board, and believe it is not only realistic, it is happening to many of our LBT members all around us. And for those that aren't quite there yet, many members are extremely close. As time goes by with lapband increasing in popularity and the number of LBT members growing everyday, I believe the list is only going to increase by leaps and bounds.

Any and all weight loss is a huge accomplishment for us all. While I realize that many members don't need to lose 100 pounds or more, many do. And for those who do, it offers not only motivation to see that other bandsters have done it...but most importantly it offers the hope that it can be done with the band!

This will be a running thread to offer positive motivation, inspiration, hope, and encouragement. Please PM me or post here to have your name added to the growing list when you hit 100 pounds lost, or if you want your amount lost updated. Congratulations to everyone on any and all weight loss!

Member/Amount Lost

A1ikou 101

Alexandra 125

Alexra 125

Angie C 110

Anillacookie 125

Apryl Showers 101

Arcael 101 :welcomeB:

Audrey 188

Ausie Jode 125

Aussie chick 152

Banded in KS 120

Babsyintx 154

Beachbum 102

BeckyinTexas 148

BelBo2 106

Bermy 118

BethinSeattle 164

Big Ethel 132

Bigmom 115

Bigolalaskan 200 :wow2:

Big Paul 150

Brittwoman 123

Burnsun 124

Bushbaby 101

Cadydid 102

Cambron KD 110

CaramelDiva1922 106

Carlene 130

Chunk 100

Cmstant 101

Corinnasue 125

Coyotegirl 107

Dadunwoody 132

DCPrincess 123

DebMoses (Wife of Frank) 135

DeltaDawn 132

Desertmom 132

Donali 100

Donovine 130

DowMoses (Frank) 165

Eleebana2 136

Emileekaye 104.5

Emmy27 117

Fauxnaif 110

FighterGirl 120

Firegirl 115

Fireman20 115

Firemanschic 142

Fionna 203 :wow2:

Fran21497 101

Frisky 146

Fuelman 230:wow2:

GayleTX 100 :welcomeB:

Giveyouthemoon 100

Glossylips9084 227 :wow2:

Gurly 101

Happenin'wa 240:wow2:

Heathergurl 129 :welcomeB:

Hodegard 113

IamCanadian25 110

Illude 376 :wow2: :wow2: :wow2:

Iluvsammys 115

Itsyvonne 110

Jack 102

Jackal1209 201 :wow2:

Jammin and Losin 100

Janie 132

Jqpublic 118

Julie Dizz 170

JulieK 101

JulieNYC 100

Kimmcneely 100

KLM3hrt 109

Ktbanded 100 Our 100th member!!!!!!!!!:clap2:

La Madam 104

Lapbandit 105

Leighhoffman 140

Lioness81970 109

LisanJason 100

Lisaru2 118

MLJ 100

Melissalee 118

MicheleMonops 132

Michelle36 110

Molynn 100

Monymo 110

Moonshadow 132

MsButterKup23 112

Mstein 156

Muffinbirdie 125

Nigel 100

Nora33 106

Old 100

OUSooner 108

Patty103 105

PFernandez 100

Puddinpie 100

Rere49 151

Rharriet62 100

Rockin' Robyn 157

Sascijo 101

ShellyJ 133

Shirley77519 103 :welcomeB:

Shirley Rohr 116

Sue72704 144

Sunni 116

Sunnykim 102

Suzan72704 154

Tamazon 59 100

Terese 156

TexasBlueBonnet 132

Thinkthin 101

Those eyes 2004 143

Tilly 128

Tracy in Texas 112

Tricia 115

Vera 115

Wheetsin 103

Whippledaddy 108

YiannisD 158

Zennie98 150 :welcomeB:

121 Members of the LBT 100 Pound Club and Growing!!!

(or I should say shrinking )

I'm moved by everyone here...I want what you all have succeeded at...I want to be part of this "club"...I want my hundred pounds. I was banded 1/18/2007 and still haven't reached my hundred lost. I'm now coming to all of you asking for your help, your encouragement, your motivation...anything you all are willing to give me.

I have. I've lost 110 pounds in 2 1/2 years. I have 15 more pounds to lose to reach the goal my surgeon and I agreed on, but I now need a knee replacement and think I will go beyond that to make my rehab easier. I will never be thin by insurance chart standards, but I am on one hypertension medication, down from four, and just had bloodwork done yesterday and passed with flying colors in all categories. I've dropped seven sizes and, with the exception of the bum knee, feel great. It is entirely possible to lose this much weight--and more.

I was banded 5/2008. My last fill was March 2009. Slow and steady weight loss the whole time. I lost the first 65 without exercising. Started working out July 2009.

I absolutely believe the lap band was a good idea. No regrets. It was hard at first, I admit, but definitely a good decision.

me me me me!!! I am so proud of myself and so excited! My band is very tight these days, with this level of fill I'm losing rapidly and have really had to re-learn how to eat, but I am seeing the most amazing results... YAY!

you look great, congrats and i can't wait to join you

WOW! All of you are SUCH an inspiration! I was banded this past Monday and I have more than 100 lbs to lose and I hope that I can one day add my name to this list. WOW! Just WOW! Awesome!!!

Such an inspirational thread. CONGRATS to everyone who has made it!!! Can't wait to be part of that one day

I've lost 141 lbs!! In 1 year, 7 months and 20 days! I made my goal today!!!

I've lost 141 lbs!! In 1 year, 7 months and 20 days! I made my goal today!!!

Kudos on the hard work. You look fabulous and soooooo happy! Quite the transformation.

Thank You! =)

I did it! 112 lbs so far, and I guess I'm finally at that "sweet" spot.

First 6 months - 50 lbs,

2nd 6 mos - 20 lbs,

3rd 6 mos - 20 lbs

In the past 3 months - 22 lbs.

It feels like I'm losing so fast right now that I can't keep myself in clothes!

I did a video blog on my website for the occasion and thought you might enjoy seeing! Hope everyone's doing well.

I am in repair - Angie's Banding Blog: All Bonus From Here...

i just got banded and plan on joining your group in ayear or two 38 # prior to surgery 1 week post op

Hi, I hit 100 # about 15 months after being banded. I am now 17 months since surgery. Loss is slow and sporadic but health issues have slowed down my progress. My NSVs keep me going; my measurements (and clothing sizes) shrink in between weight losss):smile2:

Me!

:: Does the Price is Right contestant bounce-squeal::

The thing is that I seriously just realized I was able to respond to this post. I was so focused on the fact that I have about 40lbs to got to meet my tentative goal, that it escaped me that I've lost abouot 105lb. That shows that even after two years of being banded, I'm focused on how overweight I still am instead of how much weight I've managed to lose. But I'm slooowly, getting out of my forever-fattie mindset.

Although, I've lost a lot of weight this is all surreal to me. I started at a size 26/28. I am now in a size 18. Each time I pull on a pair of jeans, I still get this moment of brief panic that they will reach my hips and won't go any higher. But they do..every time. And I want to bounce up and down...okay I DO bounce up and down...everytime they fit...

...Not to mention, I hear the "Eye of the Tiger" in my head.

Sometimes.

okay..most times.

I remember my little weight loss ticker being at -15lbs...while it seemed like everyone in the known universe had lost over 80 lbs. I thought I'd never be able to reply to this post. But here I am, 105 lbs down.

Unbelievable.

If I, Miss World's Slowest Loser, can accomplish this much, anyone can.

Thank you guys for every single bit of inspiration that you have provided on this site.

Congrats to everyone on their scale and NSVs.

For all of you thinking you will never post here...you will.